Shining Kids Yoga

03/28/2026

We had lots of fun celebrating spring in yoga class at Cedar Grove Elementary this week!

03/08/2026

Happy International Women's Day from Shining Kids Yoga!

03/06/2026

"Yoga + Bubbles = Endless Fun" - check out the latest post on the Shining Kids Yoga blog to learn 5 fun ways to combine bubbles and kids yoga!
https://shiningkidsyoga.com/blog/2019/2/28/bubbles-yoga-endless-fun"Yoga + Bubbles = Endless Fun" - check out this post on the Shining Kids Yoga blog to learn 5 fun ways to combine bubbles and kids yoga!

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Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases from the links in this article. It’s no secret that children of all ages love bubbles . They’re fun to look at, fun to blow, and make any activity infinitely more enjoyable. As a kids yoga instructor, I use bubbles in many

03/06/2026

Today in yoga class at Lily Pads Early Learning Center the children practiced yoga poses while reading the story "Meddy Teddy A Mindful Yoga Journey"

Some of the poses we practiced included: Mountain Pose, Tree Pose, Surfer Pose, Butterfly Pose, Happy Baby, Child's Pose and Snake Pose. We had fun doing all of our favorite poses and celebrating the beginning of spring with Meddy Teddy!

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Say namaste to Meddy Teddy, a rising star in the yogi world, in his debut picture book! Media and social media sensation Meddy Teddy is a cuddly, yoga pant-clad, completely poseable plush bear that introduces meditation and mindfulness practices to little yogis. In this first-ever companion book...

02/15/2026

On Thursday in yoga class at Oakland Terrace Elementary we read the story ‘Marigold and the Faraway Tree’ by Alison Fast and we looked at each page to see if we could notice a heart. We also practiced yoga poses for some of the pictures we saw on the page.
We grew from a small seed into a big tree, we were porcupines, and hearts, flowers and the sun.

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Telling the story of a nine-year-old girl, Marigold and the Faraway Tree explores how an old tree plays an important role as she moves through an important transition phase in her life. Inspired by the existence of a true-life tree at Imhoff Farm behind the Blue Water Café, it’s a simple tale ful...

02/14/2026

This week in yoga classes at Lily Pads Early Learning Center we practiced yoga poses along with the book "Llamaste & Friends."
We had so much fun stretching our bodies and learning about how to use yoga to change our emotions!

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Meet Llamaste, a llama who loves yoga! Join her in this funny, sweet story as she helps Tiger calm down and Koala be brave by showing them simple, practical yoga poses. The easy-to-use text also encourages children to explore their emotions and develop empathy skills. All of Llamaste's poses...

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day!

Enjoy this child-friendly guided audio relaxation that teaches the practice of lovingkindness (metta) meditation to young children. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any day of the year! This child-friendly meditation will help your child feel more calm, happy, and loved.

Relaxing guided audio meditation teaching the practice of lovingkindness (metta) meditation to children. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any day of the year!...

01/26/2026

Happy Snow Day! Enjoy this guided snow day meditation for kids created by Andrea Creel, owner of Shining Kids Yoga!

Relaxing bedtime meditation for children by Andrea Creel, founder of Shining Kids Yoga www.shiningkidsyoga.comMusic by www.bensound.com

01/15/2026

Check out the Shining Kids Yoga blog for this simple how-to guide for making "Meditation Bracelets" and learn a child-friendly meditation. Instructions in the link below:
https://shiningkidsyoga.com/blog/2019/3/10/make-your-own-meditation-bracelets-in-easy-steps

Meditation bracelets, also known as malas are a wonderful tool for helping children learn to meditate. The purpose of the bracelet is to use the beads on the bracelet as a counting mechanism during a meditation practice known as mantra. A mantra is a word or phrase that you can repeat to help p

01/15/2026

Flashback to our Frozen Yoga workshop from January 2020!!

🎶🎶❄️Let It Go!! ❄️🎶🎶

01/07/2026

Helping children feel connected to love, kindness, and peace can be helpful and healing.

Lovingkindness (metta) is a time-tested meditation practice that opens the heart and helps us connect to feeling of love and kindness. Children can practice lovingkindness meditation at bedtime or anytime they want to feel more kind, loving, and peaceful. Click the link below for a guided lovingkindness meditation for children ages 3-8 from Shining Kids Yoga founder, Andrea Creel.

Relaxing guided audio meditation teaching the practice of lovingkindness (metta) meditation to children. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any day of the year!...